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Although I had always intended to buy a copy of Ed Blend's The Magnificent Packard Twelve of nineteen thirty four, I never did but with his passing just a few days ago I borrowed a copy from a local Packard collector and have enjoyed every minute of reading it. If your interest includes the true Classic era and includes the Twelve, it is still a wonderful read and a great resource despite it's publication date (copyright 1977).

Dave, if I am corrrect this book is still available, as recent ads from Ed Blend list it. He also did another book a couple years ago entitled "One Man's Family" which is a collection of short stories, probably 75% Packard related, others equally interesting, that is hands down my favorite Packard book. First hand recollections of collecting over at least a 50 year span. If this is still available, I would highlye recomend it. Mr. Blend was an excellent author and clearly knowledgeable on all Packards.

Dear Dave and Steve,
I believe that Eds widow,Trudy,still has copies of the Magnificient 34 twelve, and also the shop manual he made up. I don't know the book of Packard stories,will have to call Trudy about it. She is in the CCCA directory.
Happy Packarding,
Richard Gross

I have been looking for a copy of this book for quite some time and finally found it at an antique book collector i deal with. It is a wonderful work and essential for anyone owning a 1934 Packard 12. I will look into having this book reprinted and will check with the publisher. I have copy #332 signed by Edward Blend. I attached 2 pictures of the book.

Yes, it's a great book for 34 Twelve owners. You might check with Mr. Blend's widow, until recently she was still selling the book. I'm no expert on copyright protection and she may be involved in that as well.

Does anyone have a copy of this book they would like to part with? I'm intrigued by the '34 Twelves and would really like to read this one. Any leads would be appreciated. Thanks, David dpeeler5@carolina.rr.com

two articles about the Packard Liberty engine-powered racer of fame and John Parry-Thomas' attempt to regain the land speed record from Sir Malcolm Campbell. I haven't heard a word about Babs since then until this article surfaced in today's New York Times Automobiles Section. The article on digging up the remains of Babs was a reprint from a Saturday Evening Post article by famed auto write Ken Purdy, and the photo was courtesy of Road and Track, 1969. The author of the 2nd article was none other than Richard Langworth.

Hi David, and welcome to the forum. You might want to browse this thread (below) if you've not already seen it. Rather than jumping in on a thread about Ed Blend's book, perhaps your current post would be better placed by adding to that one rather than where it currently is. You can repost your comment there and then delete it from it's current location if you wish. It just helps keeping things tidy and easy to find for future readers. We look forward to hearing more from you.